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MA H1601

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Cahill

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 276, Section 57 of Massachusetts General Laws to authorize Superior Court judges to impose restrictions on personal associations or conduct as conditions of pretrial release
  • Allows courts to order defendants to avoid all contact with alleged victims and potential witnesses as a release condition
  • Adds Section 57 to the list of sections referenced in Section 58B of Chapter 276, integrating these release conditions into existing bail procedures
  • Filed by Representative Daniel Cahill of the 10th Essex District on January 15, 2025
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration

Legislative Description

Regarding conditions of release in Superior Court

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4857

12/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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